Legal Assistant Administrative

LISA J. SMITH-WILLIAMS/***************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Office Professional naturally gifted at managing executive legal administrative tasks. Proven exceptional customer service. Exemplary communication skills both written and verbal. Superb interpersonal and elevated social skills with extensive experience in the following:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Intake/Event Coordination

Workers Compensation

Supervision & Management

Calendar Management MS Word, Outlook, Prolaw, Merus, NetDocs

Advanced Typing/Transcribing skills

Legal Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Law Office of Robert Wood, Esq. January 2022-August 2023

Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Manage front office reception

Provide procedural information regarding workers compensation

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Compose effective correspondence independently

Oversee and review calendar events for accuracy and upcoming deadlines

Coordinate and schedule intake consultations, depositions, med-legal evaluations and hearings

Direct all incoming calls

E-file and serve legal documents

Robert Half Temporary Agency Legal Inc. March 2020- July 2021

Temporary Legal Assistant Placement

Draft responses to discovery pleadings and other legal correspondence

Serve subpoenas and medical records

Assist with preliminary legal research on civil matters

Coordinate depositions and legal hearings

Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP August 2019 – March 2020

Legal Assistant

E-file and serve legal documents with Superior Courts

Schedule, calendar case management court calls depositions, hearings, and mediations

Open and close cases

Subpoena records to attain necessary medical documentation

IHSS

Personal Assistant/Part Time January 2016- Current

Aid in handling administrative tasks; Organize and help with household responsibilities

Provide overall support with home health process.

Transportation to routine doctor appointments

Bradford & Barthel, LLP April 2015- December 2018

Legal Assistant

Assist and provide a wide range of legal support to defense attorneys

Transcribe heavy dictation

E -file documents with Workers Compensation Appeals Board

Coordinate calendar management including depositions, hearings, arbitrations and

Med-Legal appointments

Mullen & Filippi, LLP April 2007-April 2015

Scheduling Coordinator/Legal Assistant

Managed attorney calendars and coordinated legal proceedings

Prepared, transcribe and process time sensitive legal documents and reports

Served as Client liaison regarding case and file management for defense Workers

Compensation attorneys averaging 100-120 cases each

Formulated exceptional client relationships through written and verbal communications

JT2 Integrated Resources November 2004 – October 2006

Return to Work Assistant

Co-lead strategic meetings with City of Oakland officials regarding logistics of claims

Handled Workers Compensation claims as the First Point of Contact

Tracked, analyzed and problem solved return to work projects

Advised injured workers on claim information and processes

Merritt College March 2003 – June 2004

Facilities Coordinator

Broadened the marketing and promotion strategy to reach new client contracts

Generated and cultivated ongoing client relationships

Processed check requisitions and purchase orders

Arranged and coordinated special social and athletic events

Service Employees International Union January 1993 – November 1999

Administrative Professional

Provided office management and operational support internationally

Trained and directed other support staff

Coordinated travel and conferences for Executive staff

CERTIFICATIONS & COURSEWORK:

9/2013- 10/2014 Human Resources, Supervision, Management & - Laney College

9/2005- 12/2006 Paralegal Studies - Merritt College

9/1994 –12/1995 Labor Law Organizing Institute – Laney College

ACCOLADES:

Elected Chief Justice/Co Chief Justice- Associated Students of Merritt College 2002- 2006

Elected President of Service International Staff Union 1997-1999

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